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Lakers Lounge

Anthony Irwin

Anthony Irwin takes a daily look at the Los Angeles Lakers in his own unique way, with the help of any number of guests from throughout NBA coverage, and beyond.

Episodes

250

Lakers Lounge · Aug 20, 2026

FULL: Peyton Watson trade fallout; MEGA mailbag session; Q&A

The Peyton Watson trade helps the Lakers in more ways than one, even if they would've loved to land him. Anthony discusses that situation, then dives into an iTunes mailbag that he desperately needed …

1:11:29

Lakers Lounge · Aug 20, 2026

PART 1: Peyton Watson trade was actually very good for the Lakers

Anthony sifts through the dust settling after the Nuggets salary dumped Peyton Watson and discusses the Lakers' impact on Denver's approach to that situation as well as some of the downstream effects of their …

23:37

Lakers Lounge · Aug 20, 2026

PART 1: How does Raj, the Lakers fan, feel about all *this*

The Lakers have changed ownership three times in the last year or so. This time has come with an extra side of billionaire drama. You know how Anthony feels about this, but how about …

26:56

Lakers Lounge · Aug 18, 2026

PART 2: This can't possibly be what's best for the Lakers

The Lakers are mere weeks from training camp. Luka's own minicamp starts in days. Anthony doesn't think dragging out litigation with siblings over the ability to run the team is the move if Jeanie …

28:26

Lakers Lounge · Aug 18, 2026

PART 1: Wtf (again)

Anthony and Harrison react to the end of the Buss-Lakers era. Anthony draws from the Game of Thrones universe to explain how fans feel about all this.

21:27

Lakers Lounge · Aug 18, 2026

PART 3: How new ownership can earn Lakers fans' trust

With all this nonsense flying around, Anthony makes the argument that it makes it even more important that the now owners step in and make a splashy hire if they overhaul the front office.

21:40

Lakers Lounge · Aug 18, 2026

PART 4: So does Jonathan Kuminga own the Lakers now?

Anthony and Harrison wrap up their conversation about all this madness with a Jeanie-Little Finger comparison and the notion that maybe, just maybe Jonathan Kuminga might be the big winner here. That and more …

24:35

Lakers Lounge · Aug 14, 2026

PART 1: What a month (it's only the 14th)

Anthony and Pete hadn't spoken on the pod in a little while and whew boy a lot happened. They catch up and react to the shocking news that the Lakers have been sold for …

26:45

Lakers Lounge · Aug 14, 2026

PART 2: Lakers fans just want to be able to focus on the basketball

Under the Buss siblings, the Lakers obviously weren't optimized, but since Jeanie sold the team, it's been off-court distraction after off-court distraction. Lakers fans have clearly had enough. Also, Anthony pokes and prods Pete …

28:07

Lakers Lounge · Aug 13, 2026

PART 1: Lakers schedule follows recent history

Anthony has broken down more than a few schedules in his time covering the team and there are a few rules this one followed as well. He discusses that, the number of national tv …

25:23

Lakers Lounge · Aug 12, 2026

BREAKING: Lakers sold (again)

Anthony and Harrison discuss a truly shocking turn of events, as Mark Walter has sold the Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner. They go through some of the key details, discuss greener pastures, …

55:17

Lakers Lounge · Aug 12, 2026

PART 1: "If things change, they change"

Anthony starts the show solo to update you on what we know right now about the Lakers being sold and why, then Harrison finally shows up to discuss the phrasing in Bob Iger's statement …

27:38

Lakers Lounge · Aug 12, 2026

PART 2: Silver linings? Q&A

Anthony and Harrison wrap up their conversation about grass not necessarily getting greener on the other side of the fence, then discuss some reasons for optimism heading into the Iger era. The wrap with …

28:23

Lakers Lounge · Aug 11, 2026

PART 2: Lakers-Warriors again, really? Lakers-Sixers on Christmas

Anthony and Andy wrap up their Kessler conversation, then dive into the couple of games that were announced earlier Tuesday. Lakers-Warriors is pretty uninspired. Lakers-Sixers was also pretty predictable but significantly more fun to …

26:14

Lakers Lounge · Aug 10, 2026

PART 1: Was there a way to acquire Kessler without giving up

The Lakers gave up so much to acquire Walker Kessler that they have nothing now to address the gaping hole in their starting lineup. Anthony wonders whether there was another approach that may have …

27:31

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